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IAPCO Forms Destination Partnership with Athens for MICE Tourism

The Municipality of Athens has become an official Destination Partner of the International Association of Professional Congress Organisers (IAPCO).

Greece and Georgia Agree to Foster Cultural Cooperation

Greece and Georgia have agreed to boost cooperation in the culture sector and develop joint activities and programs.

Greece’s Capodistrias Museum in the Running for Prestigious ΕΜΥΑ 2022 Award

The Capodistrias Museum on Corfu is among the 60 nominees for the European Museum of the Year Award (ΕΜΥΑ) 2022.

Covid-19: Omicron Dampens Christmas Cheer in Greece, New Measures on the Table

Greece is examining the possibility of requiring vaccinated individuals to provide negative Covid-19 rapid test results to enter closed spaces.

EU Extends Slot Relief Rules for Airlines Until October 2022

The European Commission adopted an extension to the airport slot relief rules of the 2022 summer scheduling season, running from March 28 until October 29.

Greece Manages to Extend Tourist Season into November

Greece managed to extend its tourist season by several months this year achieving a 344.2% increase in traveler flows in November over the same month in 2020.

Greek Tourism Minister Explains Plan for Zakynthos’ Shipwreck Site

Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias elaborated on plans to further develop one of Greece’s most popular sites, the Navagio Beach on Zakynthos.

EU Proposes New Rules for Post-Covid Schengen Area Challenges

The European Commission is proposing updated rules that will reinforce the Schengen area and ensure it is prepared to keep up with the evolving challenges.

Greece’s Luxury Tourism Presented at ILTM Expo in France

Greece was promoted to international luxury tourism professionals at France’s 20th International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) in Cannes.

Stolen Antiquities Return to Greece from the United States

A total of 47 stolen antiquities will soon return to Greece from the US, following a long-term investigation carried out by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office in New York.

New Covid-19 Rules: How Travelers Can Enter Greece

All inbound travelers to Greece, regardless of vaccination status, must now present a negative Covid-19 test result taken before entering the country.

Greece Aims for Total Tourism Restart in 2022, Says Minister Kikilias

“Our aim is in 2022 to move forward with a full tourism restart,” said Greece's tourism minister, Vassilis Kikilias, while speaking in parliament.

Tourism Ministry Pledges Funding for Thessaloniki Tourism Projects

The Greek Tourism Ministry has funding programs planned for infrastructure projects that will contribute to Thessaloniki’s tourism development.

Tourism Stakeholders Warn of ‘Holiday Travel Chaos’ Due to Reintroduction of Restrictions

Tourism stakeholders are warning of a ‘holiday travel chaos’ due to the reintroduction of travel restrictions in response to the new Covid variant Omicron.

Greece’s Covid-19 ‘Freedom Pass’ Program Gets Extension

Greece’s Freedom Pass program that offers 18- to 25-year-olds who get vaccinated against Covid-19 a pre-paid card worth 150 euros, has been extended until June 30.

Greece and Serbia Agree to Reaffirm Cultural Ties

Greece and Serbia are further strengthening traditional relations through a series of bilateral agreements in the area of culture.

EU Extends Free Mobile Roaming Until 2032

Travellers in the EU will continue to benefit from free mobile roaming for another 10 years, the European Commission has announced.

Attica Voted World’s Leading Seaside Metropolitan Destination 2021

The Region of Attica in Greece was given the title of the World’s Leading Seaside Metropolitan Destination 2021 at this year’s World Travel Awards.

Greece’s Parnassos, Vora-Kaimaktsalan Ski Centers Ready for Action

Two of Greece’s main ski centers, in Parnassos and Vora–Kaimaktsalan, have opened their gates to welcome winter tourists.

Greece to Require Negative Covid-19 Tests from All Travelers as of December 19

Fears over Omicron have prompted Greek authorities to require of all inbound travelers to present a negative PCR or rapid test result before entering Greece.